Method for forming fashioned molding



April 23, 1929. H. G. KELLOGG METHOD FOR FORMING FASHIONED HOLDING Filed Jan. 5, 1925 5 Sheets-Sheet 2 April 23 1929- H. G. KELLOGG METHOD FOR FORMING FASHIONED MOLDING 5 Sheets-Sheet Filed Jan. 5, 1925 April 23, 1929. H. s. KELLOGG 1,710,262

METHOD FOR FORMING FASHIONED HOLDING Filed Jan. 5, 1925 5 Sheets-Sheet 4 APril 23, l1929- H. G. KELLQGG I 1,710,262

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The invention relatesto the manufacture of moldings such as are used on automobile bodies for concealing the joint between adjacent panels and for other purposes. Such moldings are usually formed from sheet metalstrips which are fashioned to the desired cross-sectional contour by passing through forming rolls. It is, however, necessary for certain uses that the molding should be fashionedin longitudinal contour as well as in cross-section so as to conform to the shape of the automobile body; also to conceal the attachment means for the molding, and 'to avoid marring of the finish it is desirable to provide a snap-on cover which exactly corresponds in form to the body strip..l

It is the object of the invention to provide` a method of manufacturing moldings as above described by which the molding is not only formed in cross sectional contour, but may also be fashioned longitudinally to any predetermined shape. It is a further\ob]ect to obtain uniformity in the product so that moldings thus formed are interchangeable and that in quantity production any one of a series of cover strips may be engaged with any one of a corresponding lseries of base strips. Still further it is an objectto produce this result by substantially automatic machines, which, when once set, require no further skill on the part of theattendant. With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the method as hereinafter set forth.

In the drawings:

Figure l is a diagrammatic elevation of a machine for carrying out my improved method. 4

Figures 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are cross-sections respectively on lines 2 2; 3 3; i-4; 5 5 and 6 6 of Figure 1.

Figure 7 is a side elevation of a portion of the machine diagrammatically shown in Figure l.

Figure 8 is a transverse section therethrough on line 8 8 of Figure 7.

Figure 9 is a section on line 9 9 of Figure 8. l

Figure l0 is a diagrammatic plan view of Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a side elevation of a machine for standardizing the formed molding strips.

Figure12 is a plan view thereof` Fi ure 13 vis a perspective view of the comp eted molding.

In the present state of the art moldings have been formed by passing metallic stri s successivel through a series of forming roils which hol the edgeportions and also fashion to the desire cross-sectionalcontour. The product of such apparatus is, however, a straight stri which necessitates further bending to fas ion the same to the desired longitudinal contour. Where this second operation is performed by hand, itis extremely diticult to form a series of strips of exactly the same shape and thus, if cover stri s are used, each must be fitted to a par ticu ar base strip.

With my improved method the fashioning of the strip in longitudinal contour may be predetermined, and furthermore leach in'- dividual strip may be conformed to an exact standard so as to be interchangeable with other strips of the same design. While my improved method may be carried out with different forms of apparatus, I preferably employ two machines, one for fashioning the strip in cross-sectional and longitudinal contour and cutting it 0H to the desired length and the other for conforming the strip thus fashioned to an exact pattern.

The machine used for fashioning the strip comprises a series of pairs of forming rolls A, B, C, D and E, respectively illustrated in Figures 2, 3, 4 5 and 6, which change the cross-section from the flat strip to the desired finished cross-sectional contour. If, however, the finished strip were directly delivered from the rolls E, it would be substantially straight in longitudinal contour and `to change this to the desired fashioned contour requires further manipulation.

As shown, there is arranged in alignment with the finishing rolls E a grooved guide F which straightens the strip. Beyond this guide is a pair of rolls G, G which are of substantially the same contour as the rolls E, but which are capable of varying the pressure on opposite edge portions of the strip. Such variation is accomplished by a laterally movable bar H extending transversely of the machine above the roll G and having cam bearings H and H2 for engaging vertically adjustable liournal bearings I and I for said roll G. Thus when the bar H is moved in one direction, it will increase moved inthe opposite directionwill increase i vthe pressure of said roll upon the opposite the pressure of theI roll G against the roll AGr on one side of the machine and when side of the' machine. Thisincrease mp'ressure uponthe strip passing between `the rolls pivoted about a vertical axis, indicated at K,

will vary the gauge thereof so as to curve the stripinl one direction or another, as desired.

l,To further fashion the strip longitudinally there is arranged beyond the rolls G, G- a to turn in a horizontal plane. The nozzle ex- A2ev l l that the bending will-be effected against the tends into the delivery throat betweenV the' rolls Gr, G and in close proximity thereto, so

resistance ofthe clamping pressure of said rolls. This will Astretch or com ress the metal of the stri sufficiently to pr uce a curve of the desire radius in either horizontaler vertical planes, and therefore, by adjusting the nozzle to the desired degree, any predetermined longitudinal contour may be imparted to the strip.

The mechanism heretofore set forth is driven in properly timed relation by suitable gearing, not described in detail, so that the complete operation of the machine'is as follows: When a fiat strip is passed between the rolls A, C and E, it will be progressively changed in cross sectional contour as shown in Figures 2 to 6 inclusive. The steps, as speciiically shown are; first, turning up the edges of the flanges; second, return bending these flan es and simultaneously bowing the intermedlate portion of the section; third, rollin said section to the desired curvature; an fourth, puncturing the stri at intervals by the points T on the roll E. rom the rolls E the fashion strip passes through the straight guide F which takes out any longitudinal curvature incident to thefrming action. The strip then passes between the rolls G and G and into the nozzlev J. This nozzle is moved through a redeterminedv ath swinging both horizontal y and vertical yv according to the pattern determined by the cam M and this pattern is .such that it will impart the desired curvature or bends to the strip.

The strip fashioned as just described must be eriodically cu't olf at the completion of eac cycle of movement of the nozzle, which is preferably effected by a severing blade L. This as shown is pivotally supported on a pin M above the strip and is normally held clear of the strip by a stop O. Such stop is eriodically tripped to permit the blade to all upon the strip and bythe pressure of its edge to sever the section. y

The product of the machine as thus far described is illustrated in Figure 13', which, as

specifically shown, is of asubstantially U- s aped form, but is' curved in transverse lanes. To. eliminate any accidental irreguarities, the stripthus, formed is conformed to a master or fashioned guide, referably as as mounted follows: P is a frame Ywhich thereon the master strip or fashioned guide Q. fashioned in cross section .to engage the cross section of the moldin and fashioned in longitudinal contour to t e predetermined fo'rm. The 'frame P is preferably formed in two sections 5P and P on opposite sides of the longitudinal center and movable in relation to each other by means of the cam R.

There are also provided at opposite sides of.

the frame members Pand P levers S provided with clamps S for engaging the ends of the strip and drawing it downward over theguide. Still further there are provided the members T for severing the strip above the clamped portion.

In operation, the moldings are successively placed in engagement with the master, are clamped and stretched downward by the levers S, after which the cam R is manipulated to move the sections Pand -P outward4 from each other. This will stretch the I netai of the strip throughout its entire len th and will cause it to permanently retain t e longitudivnal contour of the master or fashioned guide.

The severing blades L are then manipulated to cut off the strip and to fashion the end portions thereof. Thus all moldings which are conformed to the same master will be interchangeable andwhere there are cover strips for engaging base strips, each cover will fit in one of the base strips.

. The specific construction of apparatus forms the subject matter of my co-pending application Serial No. 747 ,660, filed Nov. 3, 192

What I claim as my invention is:

1. Themethod of forming fashioned moldings comprising thev progressive advancement of a strip, fashioning said strip during its advancement to a predetermined crosssectional contourand variably guiding said Vcross section forming means' to fashion the longitudinal contour thereof, and in periodically severing the strip.

3. The method of forming fashioned moldings comprising the progressive advancement of a strip, fashloning the cross section of said strip during advancement and subjecting the strip as delivered from the cross section forming means to pressure in variable directions to fashion the longitudinal contour thereof.

4. The method of forming interchangeable fashioned moldings comprising the successive forming of said moldings to approximate a predetermined cross'scctional and longitudinal contour, and in straining the strip While in engagement with a master to permanently retain the form thereof.

5. The method of forming interchangeable fashioned moldings comprising the successive forming of said moldings to approximate a predetermined cross sectional and longitudinal contour, engaging the formed strip with a master or fashioned guide, and stretching the strip While in engagement with said master to permanently retain the form thereof.

6. The method of forming interchangeable pairs of fashioned body and cover moldings comprising similarly fash-ioning the body and cover strips to approximate a predetermined cross sectional and longitudinal contour, engaging said body and cover strips with corresponding masters and in straining the strips while engaged with said masters to permanently retain the form thereof.

7 A series of steps in the method of forming fashioned moldings comprisin the progressive advancement of a strip, ashioning the cross section of said strip during advancement and subjecting the edges of the strip to a dierential pressure to aid in fashioning the longitudinal contour thereof.

8. A series of steps in the method of forming fashioned moldings comprising the progressive advancement of a strip, fashioning the cross section of said strip during advancement and subjecting the edges of said strip as delivered from the cross section fashioning means to variable pressure to aid in fashioning the longitudinal contour thereof.

9. The method of forming fashioned moldings comprising the progressive advancement of a strip, fashioning the cross section of said strip during advancement and in bending said strip in planes angularly arranged with respect to cach other as delivered from the cross section fashioning means to fashion the longitudinal contour thereof.

l0. The method of forming fashioned moldings comprising the progressive advancement of a strip, fashioning the cross section of said strip during advancement, subjecting the strip to differential rolling pressure on opposite edge portions thereof, and in variably guiding the strip in angularly arranged planes as delivered from the cross section fashioning means to fashion the longitudin al contour thereof.

1l. The method of forming fashioned moldings comprising the progressive rolling of a strip to fashion the cross-sectional contour thereof, subjecting said strip to differential rolling pressure on opposite edge portions thereof and in variably guiding the strip in a plurality of different directions as delivered from the rolling means to fashion the longitudinal contour thereof.

In testimony whereof I aix my signature.

HoMER G. KELLOGG. 

